JP Pietersen has been moved to outside centre for the Sharks’ match against the Lions in Johannesburg.

With Paul Jordaan called up to the SA U20 squad, coach John Plumtree has decided to move Pietersen into the midfield and bring wing Odwa Ndungane into the starting side. Other than that, Plumtree has opted to keep Pat Lambie at fullback and Freddie Michalak at flyhalf.

There are no changes to the starting pack although another Baby Boks call-up has resulted in a change on the bench. Jandre Marais comes into the match 22 to replace Pieter-Steph du Toit.